Ben

Mr Ben Selby

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I'm an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist - I assist individuals and couples with their mental wellbeing.”

About Me

I provide a confidential and understanding space for individuals and couples. Here, we can gently explore challenges affecting your mental wellbeing, working together to make sense of your experiences. My aim is to help you navigate difficulties and foster inner resilience. This collaborative environment, where you feel truly heard, suits clients seeking a calm, focused approach to personal growth and lasting change.

Approach

Assisting people through change, I bring a steady, practical rhythm to sessions that balances gentle curiosity with clear focus. Based in Plymouth, I work in English with adults and couples, meeting face-to-face or online in a calm, predictable setting. We explore feelings around anxiety, anger, relationship strain, loss or burnout at a pace you set, using reflective conversation and practical steps to make sense of patterns between sessions. Those who prefer thoughtful, collaborative work often find this helps them regain clarity and steadier day-to-day coping.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

Plymouth

Year: 1997

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

CPCAB

Year: 2013

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 27986

Service Areas

Private Practie

In-person & Online

The Millfields

Plymouth, Devon

United Kingdom

The Millfields, Plymouth, United Kingdom